George Michael Flores, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on April 5, 2007, in Corpus Christi, Texas. George was a sophomore at Roy Miller High School and lived with his cousin Alejandro Garcia and two other children. On the day of his death, George was found shot to death on the floor of a home located at 18th and Hancock Streets in Corpus Christi.
The police reported a significant delay between the discovery of his body and the notification to authorities.
The primary suspect in George's murder was his cousin, 18-year-old Alejandro "Alex" Garcia, also known as "Buddha." Garcia, a 4'8" Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair, was accused of shooting George. An arrest warrant was issued for Garcia, but it is unclear if he was ever apprehended or brought to trial. The case remains unsolved, and the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children has listed it as an open case, urging anyone with information to come forward.
George's death left a profound impact on his family and the community. He was survived by his father, George Michael Flores Sr., his mother, Maria Duenes, his paternal grandfather, Federico Flores Jr., his maternal grandparents, Danny and Mary Ramos, his brother, James Flores, and his sister, Iris Flores. The family held a visitation and rosary at the Saxet Funeral Chapel, followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church and interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
The investigation into George's death has been ongoing, with the Corpus Christi Police Department and other organizations continuing to seek justice for the young victim. Despite the passage of time, the case remains a painful reminder of the violence that claimed the life of a promising young man. The community and George's family continue to hope for closure and justice in this tragic case.
